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Comfort Lodging - DoubleMost Popular

Comfort accommodations at the Victorian Inn in Monterey and the Bluebird Inn in Cambria. Rooms are single or double occupancy only. Please note: Accommodation subject to change

From US$ 845.00

Superior Lodging - Double

Superior accommodations at the Spin Drift Inn in Monterey and the Fireside Inn in Cambria. Please be advised that on the first night, rooms are configured with one KING bed only.

From US$ 1,030.00

Comfort Lodging - Single

Comfort accommodations at the Victorian Inn in Monterey and the Bluebird Inn in Cambria. Rooms are single or double occupancy only. Please note: Accommodation subject to change

From US$ 990.00

Superior Lodging - Single

Superior accommodations at the Spin Drift Inn in Monterey and the Fireside Inn in Cambria. Please be advised that on the first night, rooms are configured with one KING bed only.

From US$ 1,180.00

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Overview

Experience the spectacular scenery, wildlife and culture of California’s coastline, on an epic, 3-day adventure from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Sit back and relax as your friendly guide handles the driving along coast-hugging Highway 1, stopping along the way to explore highlights like the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Santa Cruz beaches, the sea cliffs of Bug Sur, luxurious 17-Mile Drive, jaw-dropping Hearst Castle and downtown Santa Barbara. Finish the one-way journey with a train ride into the sprawling glamour of Los Angeles. Tour size is limited to eight people for a more intimate, small-group experience.

On your 3-day trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles, enjoy free time in each city you visit. Flexible daily itineraries let you explore at your own pace, and admission to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and a guided tour of Hearst Castle are included. Your guide will offer interesting and informative commentary throughout your trip about local history, culture and architecture. Choose between Comfort and Superior accommodation types.

My 18-year-old had a great time with Kelly on a tour down the Pacific Coast Highway! We saw so much, yet it was relaxing and fun. Kelly's local knowledge was invaluable to our trip. We saw Santa Cruz, Carmel, Pebble Beach, Hearst Castle and a...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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Bruce R

1

Reviewed 8 December 2018

Explore California takes care of everything! Great tour!

Explore California Travel’s Kelly English handled it all on our 3-day tour from SF to LA! Vacations involve so many decisions ... where to stay, where to eat, where to get a good cup of coffee; Kelly handled it all! Vacations involve so many choices...More

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Date of experience: October 2018

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flett_13

Sydney, Australia

1

Reviewed 4 October 2018

off the beaten track

Great trip. I am sure we got to see and do things we would not have found if we had just hired a car, as we have no local knowledge. Adam was a great tour guide, trip was relaxing and hassle free.

Date of experience: September 2018

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Andy858

Swansea County, United Kingdom

159

Reviewed 27 April 2018 via mobile

Excellent trip & giide

My husband & I travelled with our 2 sons (aged 24 & 25) on this trip. Kelly, our tour guide was excellent throughout - from handling luggage, giving updates of the tour & information of locations etc. We knew exactly what to expect at each...More

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Explorecali, Owner at Explore California, responded to this reviewResponded 30 April 2018

Thank you Andrea! You guys were such a fun group - I'm so glad you explored Santa Barbara so thoroughly! Any tour operator would be lucky to have your family as guests!
Cheers,
Kelly

MIXEG

Chorley, United Kingdom

1131

Reviewed 8 November 2017

Really - I don't Think So !!

Having carefully scrutinised the 50 or so outstanding reviews for this tour from a wide variety of people and perspectives, I initially hesitated about submitting this report because my overall opinion was that this tour was absolutely average, and fell well short of expectations bearing...More